ARCHGEN 787 : Thesis (Part Time)

Creative Arts and Industries

2021 Semester One (1213) (60 POINTS)

Course Prescription

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Course Overview

A study of research processes, together with a thesis involving a discourse on a topic approved by the Head of School of Architecture
and Planning for the degree of Master of Architecture under the guidance of an appointed supervisor.
The study may vary by discipline and approach (e.g. scientic, creative, philosophical, practice-based).
Part-time study is dened as a student workload of a fewer than 100 points over two semesters in one year. A student must complete
the requirements for a 120/90 points masters thesis/research within four semesters if enrolled part-time or equivalent. For the 60
points Part-Time Thesis programme, students will be required to submit to the course coordinator a "end of the rst year report" -
signed by the supervisor - regarding the work developed in the rst two semesters.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Guide to Theses and Dissertations.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Master of Architecture

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Show evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist eld of enquiry (Capability 1.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
  2. Demonstrate mastery of sophisticated theoretical subject matter (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 5.2 and 6.2)
  3. Critically evaluate the ndings and discussion in the literature (Capability 2.1 and 5.2)
  4. Research analyse and argue from evidence (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
  5. Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2)
  6. Demonstrate a high order of skill in the planning, execution and completion of an original, independent research project (Capability 1.2, 4, 5.1 and 5.3)
  7. Apply research skills appropriately (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 5.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Research 100% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Research
Two examiners mark the thesis. The examiners will have appropriate scholarly interest in the topic of the thesis, and they will not be
the same people who reviewed students work during the year. Neither will be the supervisor. Both examiners, without consultation
between them, record a grade based on the deposited thesis. A committee of the School then determines a recommended grade. For
90/120 point thesis, assessment is 100% on the nal research report/thesis. For 60 points Part-Time Thesis students will be required
to submit to the course coordinator a "end of the rst year report" - signed by the supervisor - regarding the work developed in the
rst two semesters.

Teaching & Learning Methods

The appointed supervisor will have an appropriate scholarly interest in the topic area of the research/thesis. The supervisor will be an
academic sta member.
Students will be invited to develop their topic proposal in conjunction with their supervisors. Students should be prepared to clearly
present their research in a professional manner and describe what literature they are reading in support of their thesis.
Firm arrangements for regular meetings will be made between the student and the supervisor. Students will show substantial progress
between each meeting with their supervisors. As a general rule, the student should come to a supervision meeting bringing a new
component of work to be discussed.
In the event there is a breakdown in relations with the supervisor, recourse should be made in the rst instance to the course
coordinator.

Workload Expectations

A 60 point course should tally 600 hours of work for each student.
Students will have individual supervisors and should expect to see them for 1:1 meetings weekly or fortnightly, depending on their
needs. The remainder (close to 570 hours) will be dedicated to independent research and writing by the student. The number of days
and hours is to be agreed between the supervisor and the student.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in two delivery modes:

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at the scheduled meetings with the supervisor

Online

Attendance is required at the scheduled meetings with the supervisor

Learning Resources

Learning resources will be agreed by the student and the supervisor

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

If you require academic accommodations based on the impact of a disability or impairment, please contact Alessandro on email
alessandro.premier@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible at the beginning of the course to discuss your specic needs.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 03/12/2020 10:59 a.m.